What is this code?
ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents acanthamebiasis in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
- This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.
Code hierarchy
chapter
1Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
block
B50-B64Protozoal diseases
category
B60Other protozoal diseases, not elsewhere classified
currentB60
Where you may see this code
You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.
Related specialists
Infectious Disease SpecialistGeneral Physician
Related codes
Sibling codes
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 1163473005high
Acanthameba keratoconjunctivitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 711644007high
Acanthamoeba endophthalmitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 231896005high
Acanthamoeba keratitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 15698801000119108high
Bilateral Acanthamoeba corneal ulcers
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 15693201000119102high
Bilateral keratitis of eyes caused by Acanthamoeba
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 840484006high
Conjunctivitis caused by Acanthamoeba
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.
Legacy codes
B60.1
Replacement codes
B60.10 — Acanthamebiasis, unspecifiedB60.11 — Meningoencephalitis due to Acanthamoeba (culbertsoni)B60.12 — Conjunctivitis due to AcanthamoebaB60.13 — Keratoconjunctivitis due to AcanthamoebaB60.19 — Other acanthamebic disease
Common synonyms
Acanthamebiasis
Frequently asked questions
About this content
This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from ICD-10. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.